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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1926
Page
4
A clipped OCR note cites Clermont Publishing with a figure of 125. The item references a fee or cost related to a publication project, indicating a preliminary estimate or request for funding. The fragmentary text lacks context about the project scope or dates.
A list of Republican candidates announces for August primaries across offices including Member of Congress C. C G. Kearns seeking re election in Sixth District, and multiple state and county roles like Auditor B L Ketchum Geo A Maxfield L M Rogers Treasurer Edw E Peterson Clerk of Courts R D Gallagher Sheriff Fred J Croswell and a slate of County Commissioners, Prosecuting Attorney Carl Z Garland and Recorder Clarence O Rice with various townships named.
The docket shows Bert Scrugham versus J D Marsh for $300 damages with the Cummings receivers in real estate sale actions against F M and Elizabeth R Cummings and Bata via B L Co. Edgar Ansteatt versus Hazel Ansteatt divorce, Clarence Davis and Emily Davis divorce cases, State of Ohio versus Robert Grevor with a not guilty plea on weapons and murder indictments, murder case set for Sept 13 1926, and Melville Edie plea of guilty for possession of liquor with $100 fine.
Several new cases and probate matters are listed. William Thiig of Mentor to Dixie Duval and Vernie Malott to Dorothy Craig appear in marriage notices. Administrators record estates for Elizabeth DeBoard Emma Brick Lillian McNutt and others with appraisals and inventories noted and service by publication. Net estate values and guardianship authorizations are also listed.
The document lists final accounts for multiple estates including Ella May Kniecely with net value 3019.60 and varying shares to heirs, plus inheritance taxes. It notes orders of public sale, executors appointed, inventories filed, bonds posted, and guardianship actions for George Shannon with weekly board payments. It mentions adoptions, admin appointments, and decrees for private sale as readied in court.
Fragmentary record lists votes by Whitmer Donley and Bergman with yeas noted, unclear context. The line indicates a roll call or decision taken at a county infirmary meeting.
The Ohio General Assembly proposes amending Article XVIII Section 11 to allow municipalities to fund public improvements by assessments on benefited property. The measure, to appear on the August 1926 ballot if approved, would become effective January 1 1927.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds within Milford Miami Two Branch Hill Loveland Williamsburg Tate Two and Stonelick Twp with amounts largely $1 and specific acres. County commissioners met in special session July 12 approving bills, bridge work, road maintenance, hospital care, probation officer support, temporary bridge construction, and boiler bids with Casey Hedges’ bid of $1862.00 accepted.
Two copies of the Tax Budget as tentatively adopted for Batavia township schools are on file in the clerk’s office. A public hearing on these budgets for 1926 will be held at the Clerk’s office July 24, 1926 at 10 o’clock a.m. Clerk Ungetheum notes the filing and hearing details.
Daisy Suter files against Oren Welsch in the Court of Common Pleas case 16156 seeking 190 dollars plus interest from 1924. An attachment order is issued against the defendant’s property. he must answer by September 18, 1926 or judgment will be taken. Britton & Britton, Attorneys.
The Courier notes beauty in English and urges careful, correct usage. It argues language mastery reflects education and cautions against carelessness among even well educated people.
A Washington scientist creates a clock device that activates a car's parking lights at any set time, reducing the need to remember to switch on lights after sunset.
A Manchester England inventor, Mr. B. G. Herbert, creates a device that records the tiny quantity of heat generated when a nail is driven into wood, using photography to measure and log the heat for engineering purposes.
If rubber plant leaves turn yellow, loosen soil at the pot edge and transplant to a larger pot. The plant may be root bound or the soil wormy, but repotting is advised to revitalize growth.
John Ziska, famed Hussite leader in Bohemia, earns the title father of modern fortification. In 1420 he seized a ridge near Prague, named Ziskaberg, and defended it with a few thousand troops against a 30,000-strong foe.
Castor Oil's White Light Castor oil, widely used as lamp oil in India, provides a whiter light than any other oil.
The Mediterranean tides show small rises of a few inches in most areas but surge in places like the Lon ga sea the Adriatic and select coastlines with increases over six feet in spots.
The word moot means to argue debate or discuss and moot court is the place where debate is carried on. This institution is common in law schools where students argue fictitious cases involving principles of law. Mooter is one who debates.
A literary quip likens vanity to a clumsy donkey that trips travelers, while pride is a sturdy horse that can bear the rider and help outpace others on the road. The remark attributes practical value to pride and humorous flaw to vanity.
The Dollart estuary of the North Sea lies between Hanover in Germany and Groningen in Holland and was created by inundation at the mouth of the Ems in 1277 and in subsequent dates.
Traditional superstitions meet modern view as the idea that opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck is questioned. The piece notes umbrellas are not ancient relics and reflects on playful caution versus superstition.
A leaking wine cask caused extensive fungus growth in a cellar, lifting the floor and forcing the door to stay shut. Workmen had to lift the floorboards above to access the space and address the infestation.
A collage of short items on floor repair tricks with wood and putty, animal behavior notes about horned lizards and dogs, a schoolboy poem on cats, George Dorsey quote on human behavior, a picturesque glimpse of Avignon, origins of the buttercup name, craft tips for a cider jug lamp, quotes on success, and a brief musing on small dividends and time as money.
Clermont county sheriff announces a public sale of real estate in Batavia on July 31 1926 between 10 and 1 at the courthouse front door. The property includes two tracts totaling about 159 acres with a $4000 appraisal and cash terms, subject to Federal Land Bank mortgage. Attorneys for the plaintiff and the sheriff oversee the proceedings.
Public auction to sell described real estate in Wayne Township Giermont County Ohio to raise proceeds for case No 16106. The sale takes place at the courthouse front door between 10 and 11 in the forenoon with Mary A Snider and Robert L Stouder as parties, deeded via Mary X Palley and Benet. Deputy sheriff Carl Dawson handles the sale with attorney QF Nichols representing the plaintiff.
The Batavia Special School District presents tentative budgets for 1927 on file in the clerk’s office. A public hearing will be held at the clerk’s office on July 26, 1926, at 7:30 p.m. L. Larkin is the clerk.
Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio orders public auction on August uth 1926 at 10 am at Batavia courthouse for real estate in John B Johnson Survey No 957. Two parcels totaling about 62 44 acres with certain exclusions, located in Batavia and Monroe townships along Dailey Butler and East Fork Little Miami river. Appraised at 2500 dollars. Cash terms. RDUM administrator of Dora Purdue deceased. Britton Britton attorneys. 1416
Hillsboro branch connects at Sardinia for Hillsboro with trains leaving paras for Hillsboro. Sales run at 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. except Sunday. Hillsboro departures at 7:15 a.m. and 1:16 p.m. Details by A. Cincinnati Norfolk & Western agent biRson address and telephones.
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